AP EAMCET · Chemistry · s Block Elements

Which one of the following statements is NOT correct about the compounds of alkaline earth metals?

A Basic nature increases from $\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_2$ to $\mathrm{Ba}(\mathrm{OH})_2$
B Thermal stability decreases from $\mathrm{BeCO}_3$ to $\mathrm{BaCO}_3$
C Solubility of sulphates in water decreases from $\mathrm{BeSO}_4$ to $\mathrm{BaSO}_4$
D Nitrates of these on heating give oxides

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(B) Thermal stability decreases from $\mathrm{BeCO}_3$ to $\mathrm{BaCO}_3$

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$\mathrm{Be}(\mathrm{OH})_2$ is amphoteric, but the hydroxides of Mg , $\mathrm{Ca}, \mathrm{Sr}$ and Ba are basic. The strength increases from Mg to Ba . Carbonates of group 2 elements become more thermally stable down the group. The larger compounds require more heat than…

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

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Match the following elements, given as hints to their first, second ionization enthalpies and
electron gain enthalpies.

List- $I$	List- $II$
$i)$ Most reactive non-metal	$A)$ $∆ H_{1} = 419, ∆ H_{2} = 3051, ∆_{Eg} H = - 48$
$ii)$ Most reactive metal	$B)$ $∆ H_{1} = 1681, ∆ H_{2} = 3374, ∆_{Eg} H = - 328$
$iii)$ Least reactive element	$C)$ $∆ H_{1} = 738, ∆ H_{2} = 1451, ∆_{Eg} H = - 40$
$iv)$ Metal forming binary halide	$D)$ $∆ H_{1} = 3272, ∆ H_{2} = 5251, ∆_{Eg} H = + 48$

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